[i30niko]

hi guys,
just a quick question, has anyone attempted a towbar installation on the first generation i30?
how much will it cost getting it installed by a professional and will it void the warranty ?
regards

[Just Rick]

hi guys,
just a quick question, has anyone attempted a towbar installation on the first generation i30?
how much will it cost getting it installed by a professional and will it void the warranty ?
regards

I got a mobile fitter in was hundred dollars cheaper than going to a shop,cost me $450

[Just Rick]

forgot to add if you are mechanically inclinded you can do the whole job yourself with basic tools inless than half a day,I'll be doing Cyrils when I buy one for him.

[Hman]

forgot to add if you are mechanically inclinded you can do the whole job yourself with basic tools inless than half a day,I'll be doing Cyrils when I buy one for him.

Did you end up installing one for Cyril?

I'm also interested to know if doing this will affect warranty. Does anybody know about that?

[Hati]

It doesn't effect your warranty, as long as you fit one designed for your model i30. I fitted mine, (search for the thread ), not hard if you have mechanical aptitude. The bar I got was sold to me by the Hyundai dealer when I got the car. I went for supply only and through them was around $450. You can find them cheaper too.


What will void your warranty however is exceeding the capacities stated on the towbar sticker.

[Hman]

I installed the genuine Hyundai towbar today myself with the help of a mate.

It looks perfect, I reckon almost anybody could do it.

It took over 3 hours as we were going slowly.

The estimated times to install on the fitting guides say 45 minutes for towbar and 35 minutes for the wiring - which makes me really annoyed that Hyundai Kirrawee had the nerve to quote $600 for the install.

I'm very happy with it and that I did it myself.

[Doggie 1]

 
Money better in your pocket.

[Dazzler]

Well done Hman 

[Paolo5]

I fitted a genuine Hyundai bar to my 2010 diesel (with helpful advice from Hati...thanks!). It was a doddle.

The only nerve-wracking part (from my perspective) was cutting the rear bumper shroud to accommodate the hitch fitting. But if you follow the provided template and have a steady hand it is straightforward.

I was lucky enough to have found a new bar and harness for $330 on Ebay.